Oregon QB Dante Moore lands outside the top 10 in mock draft

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is projected to fall to the 13th pick in CBS Sports' 2027 NFL mock draft after returning for another college season, despite expectations he would go top 10. Teams like the Jets, Dolphins, and Browns prioritized other positions or quarterbacks like Texas' Arch Manning, leaving Moore available to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 13, where he could replace Aaron Rodgers after his retirement." "article": "Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who could have been the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is now projected to fall to No. 13 in CBS Sports' latest 2027 mock draft. His decision to return for another season at Oregon has reportedly cost him draft capital, with teams like the New York Jets opting for Texas quarterback Arch Manning first overall instead. The Miami Dolphins, who signed Malik Willis offseason, bypassed Moore entirely, selecting Texas EDGE Colin Simmons at No. 2. The Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals also passed on Moore, choosing Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith and South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart instead. Despite three teams (Jets, Dolphins, Browns) needing a quarterback, none selected Moore in the top five. Moore lands at No. 13 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will need a new quarterback after Aaron Rodgers announced his retirement. The Steelers currently have Drew Allar and Will Howard, both mid-round picks, as backups. Moore’s projected drop raises questions, as he posted strong stats in 2025 (3,565 yards, 30 TDs, 71.8% completion rate) but was overlooked by teams prioritizing other positions or quarterbacks. The mock draft suggests Moore’s stock may have been overinflated, similar to Alabama’s Ty Simpson, who went No. 13 in 2026 despite expectations of a Day 2 pick. The Steelers’ selection makes sense strategically, as Moore could step in immediately, but his late fall remains surprising given his production and potential.